Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, 3 mL Viral Transport Medium, Ref: VCTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450499917, 50 Units - (01)10884450499914, 200 units - (01)20884450499911
Reported: November 25, 2020 Initiated: September 16, 2020 #Z-0456-2021
Product Description
Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, 3 mL Viral Transport Medium, Ref: VCTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450499917, 50 Units - (01)10884450499914, 200 units - (01)20884450499911
Reason for Recall
The flocked tip of the 100mm swab may break off in the nasophyaryngeal cavity during sample collection. This could result in soft tissue injury of the nasophyaryngeal cavity or a delay in treatment.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 371,528 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Panama, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Location
- South Jordan, UT
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, 3 mL Viral Transport Medium, Ref: VCTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450499917, 50 Units - (01)10884450499914, 200 units - (01)20884450499911. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 371,528 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The flocked tip of the 100mm swab may break off in the nasophyaryngeal cavity during sample collection. This could result in soft tissue injury of the nasophyaryngeal cavity or a delay in treatment.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 25, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0456-2021.
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